Assessor Resource

CPPHSA4008A
Apply sustainability principles, legislation and information on government programs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency supports the work of home sustainability assessors.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply sustainability principles, legislation and information on government programs to complete work.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstration of using information on sustainability principles, relevant legislation and government programs in planning and carrying out a home sustainability assessment.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:

determine relationship between sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessment

apply relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice in conducting home sustainability assessments

apply information on government programs, rebates and other forms of support when conducting home sustainability assessments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

computer equipment for online research on information related to sustainability, greenhouse emissions and home sustainability assessments

technical reference library with current publications on:

energy use and home sustainability assessments

greenhouse emissions

sustainability principles.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to interpret documents, such as legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to home sustainability assessment

communication skills to interact with people from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds

decision-making and problem-solving skills to analyse situations and make decisions consistent with client needs, legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice

literacy skills to:

complete standard forms

prepare general information, papers, reports and applications

read and interpret a variety of texts, including legislation, regulations and codes of practice

write formal and informal letters

research skills to identify and locate documents and information related to sustainability principles

technology skills to access online information on sustainability

Required knowledge

greenhouse gas emissions:

causes

relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and house design, household appliances and facilities, water use, waste generation and resident behavior

role of home sustainability assessments in reducing greenhouse emissions

sources of information

trends

ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through home sustainability measures

home sustainability assessment:

codes of practice

rebates and other forms of support for implementation of home sustainability measures

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations related to:

anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity

building and construction

consumer protection, fair trading and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

environment

home sustainability assessment

occupational health and safety (OHS)

privacy

sustainability:

features of sustainable residential buildings

government policy and international commitments

principles

sources of information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Key principles of sustainability may include:

community involvement

continual improvement

ecological integrity

equity within and between generations

integration of environmental, social and economic considerations in decision making

precautionary behaviour.

Sources of information may include:

people and organisations:

accreditation bodies

architects

building consultants

building designers

building thermal performance assessors

colleagues

education and training providers

employers

environment organisations

environmental consultants

government agencies

industry bodies

industry practitioners

mentors

solicitors

supervisors

tradespeople

technical experts

utility companies

resources:

education and training programs

libraries

online resources

professional journals.

Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability assessment may include:

anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity

building and construction

consumer protection, fair trading and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

environment

home sustainability assessment

OHS

privacy.

Key features of government programs, rebates and other forms of support may include:

amount

application process

commencement and end date

conditions

costs

eligibility

products

services.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Key principles of sustainability are identified. 
Relationships are identified between greenhouse gas emissions and housing design, household energy and water use, household waste generation and resident behavior. 
Contribution of home sustainability assessment to reducing greenhouse emissions and promoting sustainability is identified. 
Sources of information on sustainability principles, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessments are identified. 
Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability assessment are identified and followed in providing services to clients. 
Personal understanding of legislation and regulations is verified with relevant people to ensure compliance. 
Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on legislation and regulations are determined. 
Industry codes of practice relevant to home sustainability assessors are identified and followed in providing services to clients. 
Personal understanding of industry codes of practice is verified with relevant people to ensure compliance. 
Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on industry codes of practice are determined. 
Sources of information on government programs, rebates and other forms of support for implementation of home sustainability measures are identified and accessed. 
Key features of government programs, rebates and other forms of support for implementation of home sustainability measures are identified. 
Information on government programs, rebates and other forms of support for implementation of home sustainability measures is applied in providing services to clients. 
Key principles of sustainability are identified. 
Relationships are identified between greenhouse gas emissions and housing design, household energy and water use, household waste generation and resident behavior. 
Contribution of home sustainability assessment to reducing greenhouse emissions and promoting sustainability is identified. 
Sources of information on sustainability principles, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessments are identified. 

Forms

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